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We eat out a lot. We eat at home and we eat out in Arkansas, our home state. We eat out for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We eat out for special occasions. We eat out when we are on the road whether a "day" trip or across country to see our two daughters and two grandchildren. Come Join Us on our Travels.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Nothing like a coupon for a free breakfast a Mimi's....and then again, there's nothing like Mimi's. We especially like it for breakfast/brunch. We have never been for dinner and only a couple of times for lunch. It is the morning fare that keeps us coming back...and of course, the coupons we get because we gave them our e-mail address.

Mimi's fits into the route we take when doing our errands, usually on Monday.

Today, it was Wednesday. They were our first stop after we had been to Yoga at the Fitness Center and Chuck had opened the market with the opening bell. Then, we worked our way backwards...Academy Sports for wrist weights and swim googles...oops...goggles! Then, Michael's, Office Depot, gasoline at Kroger and Target and home.

Chunky potatoes...usually cold!

I digress...back to brunch. I had the French Toast Breakfast (Yummmm). Chuck had the Mardi Gras Omelet. Mine was the best...Chuck says I always order the best one. The only thing we do not like at Mimi's is potatoes. First of all, I am a "grits" person and second, they just aren't good to us. I know, a lot of people must like them or they would have removed them from their menu. Wouldn't they?

Baked on-site, but when reheated
in Microwave...they are tough
and chewy..not good!

Chuck got a blueberry muffin with his omelet. We left a suggestion: don't nuke the muffin. Heat it some other way or serve it cold...it was tough. Can you imagine a tough muffin? Well, it was. I chose to follow my guideline. If it is not worthy of the calories, I don't eat it...it wasn't; I didn't!

We keep coming back. The service is always excellent and the staff is always friendly. We haven't encountered any "attitudes" here. We high recommend Mimi's!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

I got them on a shopping trip to the Heights with my daughter. (Aside: Love shopping in the Heights...part of my "small neighborhood")

We had been looking for an egg poacher of the metal variety...preferably a two egg one! No luck! (I should have checked EBay.) Thank goodness! I was forced to think outside the box. Then, I found the "pod".

I have used a one-egg poacher,but now "I" am one-half of "Two".

I have also tried an egg poacher used in a microwave oven...I never got the hang of it.

Once a week...poached eggs on English muffinswith ham and cheese. Yummmmm!*

Monday, January 24, 2011

Once upon a time there was a place to eat delicious catfish, fries/baked potato available at night, relish, slaw. On top of that it was reasonably priced! It was convenient and our favorite place to eat catfish. But, woe is me...that place doesn't exist any longer. It is physically there with a new facade and great decor added a few years back. They still serve all of the above. but...Something happened along the way. Things were not the same in "Catfish City" land after the renovation.

We went last week. The fish was as expected frozen. The crust was tough and had pulled away from the fish...ugh. The prices were too high...we did not get our money's worth. We cannot recommend it. We cannot speak to their catering service. Perhaps that is their focus.

Whisk eggs (12 eggs for a thick Frittata in a 12" skillet,fewer eggs for a thinner Frittata ora smaller skillet)with salt, pepper, and 3 TBS of water, milk, half and half, or cream.(I use fat-free half and half.) This is important step. The more air you whip into eggs the fluffier the Frittata.

On medium heat, cook until mixture can be pulled away from side ofthe skillet with a spatula and the underside is set.

Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.Put in preheated oven and bake until top is set....about 5 or 10 minutes.

Remove skillet from oven. Let sit for about 5 minutes to finish cooking in center.

Cut in wedges and serve with fruit garnish, grits and toast.

SOUTHERN GRITS---use Regular Grits* not instant.

*I found Aunt Jemima Regular Grits at my neighborhood grocery. The chain groceries only had instant.

They are best done in the microwave...believe it!

Follow measurements on package.

I actually measure using a scoop from a can of coffee.My measurement is 1 scoop grits per 1/2 Cup water.I measured and the scoop is 4 tsps.

Put water in microwave-safe bowl.Add grits and salt. Stir.Cook uncovered at 50% for 5 minutes.Stir and cook another 5 minutes until thick but not stiff!Add butter, stir and serve. (You can also add any leftover grated cheeseand a dash of your favorite hot sauce for a little flavor.)

Sunday, January 2, 2011

We have been negligent in our efforts to keep you updated on our "Eating In or Out or About". We find that if we don't post immediately, we lose the spontaneity of the experience. I am going to catch us up and start the new year with a clean slate. As you can see we were not idle in our "Eating", just lax about our posting.

Daddy's by Breckenridge Theater:I had a French Dip sandwich which was delicious. I don't remember having anything I didn't like. However, there is never anyone in there when I go. I think they do more catering than serving?

YaYa's for a birthday party...we love YaYa's.Never ordered anything we didn't like!Try the Roasted Chicken...enough for a take-home a box...also the Angel Hair Pasta is delicious!

Five Guy's: We did not like Five Guy's with its "fast food" decor and serving style. I didn't mind standing in line but didn't like getting it packed in a bag to take to our table to open like I was at home. It's Arkansas Burger on Cantrell for us!

US Pizza:If you have time to dine, this is the place and pizza for you. It takes a while for them to bake it, but it is good pizza. They are also known for their salad...get the dressing on the side. We like the ham on ours and light on the cheese. (They are a little heavy handed on the dressing and the cheese.)

Shotgun Dan's:We like their pizza. It has a lot of "gooey" cheese...that would be for me! The atmosphere leave something to be desired...a real family place...that reads "a lot of kids". The salad bar is also lacking, but not expensive...you get what you pay for!

H.B.'s Bar B. Q. North off of 65th Street on Lancaster:A really small place but the best bar-b-que! It is rumored that it is the original "Shack" BBQ. I ate one time at The Shack on the NW Corner of Markham and Pulaski...back in the "good ole days"!

We have the following recipe in our family archives...it labeled The Shack's Barbeque Sauce...no guarantees or claims...